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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
Personals und Briefs.

Hon. George d. Wise is in the city.
The City Democratic Committee will
meet tonight.
Governor Lees family will return
from the mountains this week.
Captain Martin Meredith Lipscomb
spoke at the Salvation Army meeting
Sunday.
Hon. John L. Marye and Colonel
Thomas II. Carter were in the city
yesterday.
H. o. Williams, Esq, State secretary
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion, is in the city.
n. Leonard was fined $40 in the Po-
lice Court yesterday for fast driving on
the street. Appeal taken.
The funeral of the late Otway D..
Brown took place from the Graco-Street
Baptist church Sunday aud was largely
attended.
Mr.. Edgar S. Anderson, formerly o,
the Richmond pOst-oilice. now tempo
rarily employed in New York, WIS in
the city yesterday.
Sergeant Parsclls, of the UnitedStates
army, and guard Of three men have
arrived to assist Lieutenant Thuiston
i'll the recruiting service.
Sheriff Howell, of Nausemond,
yesterday carried Willis Wilson (col-
oredD to the penitentiary to serve
thirteen years for murder in the second
degree.
Mr.. Shorrard Coleman leaves Rich
moud tomorrow for Santa Fe, New
Mexico, where lie goes to accept a posi-
ton as civil engineer il the General
Land Office.
Mr.. z. w. Batter returned Sunday
from q very pleasant six wesks' trip t.
his native hand IN a visit to his parents
whom he had not seen for many years
lie is locking exceedingly well.
In the Police Court yesterday morn
| Solomon Blendhoin was fined SO and
! costs for as aul;Dg Charles Noble, and
Thomas Cater (colored) was fined q
like sum and required to give security
for twelve months for beating his wife.
The beautiful new Baptist church al
Sulry Courthouse was dedicated last
Sunday in tie presence of large
crowd. Rev. a. l.. Dickinson, d. b.,
OF this city, preached the sermon, and
took up a collection OF four hundred
dollars to aid III removing the debt
upon the church.
Yesterday morning about 10 o'clock
q young lady who was driving buggy
attempted to pass between some oil-bar-
rels and the street-car track just below
Main and Fourteenth streets, when her
team collided with street-car. The
buggy shafts were broken, but no other
damage was done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
Y MORNING. SEPTEMBER 81, 1887.

Rockets. The case was continued
until this morning and warrants issued
for Sheay and Kelley for selling liquor
to minors.
Young Green was found by police
man about 2 o'clock Sunday morning
lying in q drunken stupor on Dock
street near the York-River railroad
track, and il was at first thought that
be had been run over by train and
killed. He was taken 10 the station
bouse, where, later in the morning, the
father Of the young man bailed him
ont. When asked by bis father where
his brother Lee was the BOY replied
that when last seen by him he was on
Dock street opposite the Old Dominion
wharvcs. The father had not seen or
heard from his son yesterday, and the
fear yas entertained that he might have
fallen into the dock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
SENTENCED WITHOUT TRIAL.
A Convict Asks His Release on This
Ground.

Yesterday Thomas Snead, convict
in the penitentiary, sent there from
Botetourt county, through his counsel,
W. G. Preston, Esq, applied to judge
Wexford for writ of habeas corpus,
which was granted, returnable this
morning.
Onthe 14th OF November, 1S-, Snead
was indicted by the grand jury of the
Botetourt County Court for house
breaking and larceny. When the case
was called the same day. fer trial the
prisoner pleaded guilty" and the
Coart without trial sentenced him to the
penitentiary for seven years.
The petition sets forth that Snead
was sentenced without the Courts
"having first empanelled jury for the
purpose of ascertaining the term of pc
titiOner's confinement, and that
he is entitled to be discharged from
further confinement, inasmuch as he is
detained without lawful authority or
warrant of law"
Mr.. Preston last year secured the re-
lease from the penitentiary OF II pri-
sonor sentenced under just such circum-
stances as these.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
Mr.. nr,dGes,s FuaeraI.

The funeral of Mr.. David Bridges
took place from Grace Episcopal
charch Sunday afternoon Mr.. Bridges
bad been i'll only two weeks, and after
the original cause of his malady was
removed. he died from exhaustion.
Deceased leaves two sisters-Mrs. DR..
Tabb, of Louisville, KY, and Mrs.
Snead, of This city. Thej statement
heretofore made that he had been mar
ried twice was erroneous. He was
married but once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
TER MOZART ASSOCIATION AND THEIR
ORCHESTRA.
Last Nights Musicale-The Question as
to the Pay Of Performers
The Theatres.

Thd Northumberland d-ninety.third
weekly mUsicdle of this associa-
ton was given last evening TO
fair proportion of its members.
Miss Edna Gray, the charming and
accomplished soprano of New York,
was announced as the vocalist for
this occasion, but yesterday afternoon
upon attending rehearsal she was suf-
fering with such a severe sore throat
that it was impossible for her to sing
Miss Annie Griswold was called upon
as a substitute, and, upon so short a
notice, acquitted herself most hand
somely. She sang three numbers with
decided taste, and her graceful efforts
met with fattering recognition from
her audience.
Signor Jardella played a very beauti-
ful arrangement for the clarionet from
Trovatore, and, as usual, acquitted him
self most handsomely.
The orchestra played four numbers,
concluding with Haydn's Farewell
Symphony"
TIE MOZART ORCHESTRA.
Tn Justice to tho Mozart orchestra it
should be stated that in the early part
Of the summer their pay was reduced
50 per cent. and not one third as stated
in Sundays Dispatch; and that they
checrfully agreed to this reduction
(Which was shown to be necessity,
with the promise held out, however.
that 10y October their former pay would
be re-established.
THE ARMORY CONCERTS.
One half of the proceeds Of the first
OF the concerts to be given by the First
Virginia Regiment Band at Armory
Hall will be donated by the band to
Lee camp, to assist in defraying the
expenses attendant upon the corner
stone ceremonies OF the Lee monument.
Mr.. w. Wagner, the chairman of the
committee from the band to inform
Lee Camp Of its action, authorizes this
statement.
TIE OPERA-HOUsE.
A company playing 1.-The Martyr"
an emotional drama in four acts, began
a weeks engagement at the Broad
Street Opera House yesterday. Con-
sidering the low prices charged the
show given was very good. If the
house keeps up to this standard it will
succeed. Two performances will be
given each day.
THE MINSTBELS.
Rice, Hart & Rvman's Minstrels per
form at the Academy tonight and to-
morrow afternoon and night.
TUETHEATRE.
Mrs. d. Z. Bowers begins an engage
ment at the Theatre Thursday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
Tne Monitors-why Their Removal
In objected Bo.

At the meeting OF the Council Com
mittee on James River Improvement
yesterday evening the communication
from the Chamber OF Commerce asking
that some action be taken looking To
the removal OF the monitors at City
Point to this port was taken up.
Mr.. g. T. L. Burgwyn, resident engi-
neer OF the river improvement who
was present, gave his views on the sub
ject. He thought that the removal OF
the boats at present was not advisable.
An effort to obtain twenty-five feet OF
water was being made, and it would be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

If money is an object to you in your
shopping a careful inspection Of the
stock contained IN the Great Main
Street Bazaar, No. l400 Main street,
will at once convince yOu. They close
their store on Wednesday. September
2Stb, and reopen on Thursday. Read
their advertisement in to-morrow's Dis
llnIcL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

desirable to attain that end first. In
regard to the anonymous commn-
nication which had appeared in
one OF the newspapers, saying
that the removal was opposed by all
the men connected with the boats. he
said a few words to show the true in
wordness which prompted it. The let
ter was written by Julius Joel, a mer-
chent doing business at City Point, to
whose advantage it would be to keep
the boats there il possible. Mr.. Bur-
gwyn said that il would be perfectly
practicable to move the monitors here,
but berths would have to be made for
them behinn the dykes.
The matter was laid on the table for
the present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

In every department of the Great
Main-Street Bazaar. No. 1909 Main
street, on Thursday, September 10Th,
special prices for every article will pre-
vail. Their prices have been made 10
meet the wants of all classes. If you
visit them you viii be sure 10 buy at a
saving OF 25 per cent. Don't delay, but
go and sec their grand display.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
Mndi.on.Mnrd CIub.

The Madison Ward Democratic Clul
held its weekly meeting last night il
the Chancery-Court room and trans
acted routine business. OF this club
one of the strongest and hardest work
ing organizations in the city, AIr. Louis
Rawlings is president and Mr.. B. X,
Pecor secretary.
The ward has been thoroughly can
vassed from door TO door, and the re
port to be presented at the meeting o
the City democratic Committee viii
show that in tins section Of the city the
vote at the primary will be large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

The Levy Case I'm the Hastings COurs
Yesterday.

L. A. Levy, charged with making a
ielonious assault on Winfield Scott and
stabbing him with knife, was tried in
the Hastings Court before Judge At
kins yesterday. Several witnesses were
examined and argument by Colonel s.
b. Witt forthe Commonwealth and Mr..
c. V. Meredith for the accused was
heard, after which, about o'clock, The
jury retired. Soon afterwards they
woie brought in and the foreman said
they could not agree. The Judge sent
them back and they consulted until a
quarter TO without arriving ut YER
Dict. When they had eaten dinner
they were again sent to their room
and stayed there until about 5:3J
O'Clock, when they again appeared be-
fore the Court without a decision. His
Honor again ordered them to the jury.
room, where they were locked in until
$50 o'clock, when they were adjourned
over until 10 o'clock this morning.
Last night the jury slept at the st.
Claire Hotel. 1t was reported that they
stood 8 to 3 in favor Of acquittal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
selling Liquor 90 Min0rs-YoEng
Man Missing.

Yesterday morning youth named
Green was before the Police Court
charged with being drunk. When
asked where he got his liquor the ae
cused replied that he and his brother
got the first drink from Phil. Sheay's,
on Main street near Twenty-hrst, and
the other drinks from Tim Kelley, in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
coIorea remperance Meeting

A meeting was held last night at the
First Baptist church (colored) to or
ganize temperance society. The FOL
lowing officers were elected: Nelson
Williams, Jr., president; Henry Carter
vice president +; Bertha Robinson, trea-
suref James L. Robinson, secretary :
James Il. Templeman, Jr., chaplain.
The meeting adjourned until Monday
evening, October Sd, at 8 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
Speaking at tiie Union Democratic
Club Tonight.

The Union Democratic Club viii
hold their regular meeting tonight al
Springfield Hall, corner Iwenty-sixth
and NJ streets. The following gentle.
men are expected to address the meet
ing Messrs. John Conner, Beverley T.
Crump, Captsin O'Bannon, Henry
Carter, and Meade Haskins.
The meeting promises to be very in
teresfinC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

A REMEDY ~ KIDNEY AFFECTION" Iy kid
neys were 40 affected have been compelled 10
get mp as much a. ton timos In one night
had pains In my side, bach, aud left shoulder,
ard when down could hardly nse. was un-
able 10 bond my body without great pain. I
tried Simmons Liver Regulator aud my condi-
ton has improved 30 mach that hardly over
feel any Ct my old trouble" W. JOHNSON.
Express Agent. Macon, Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
rnhrn ,linnr AmcIin.

Judge 4. c. Minor, of the Renrieo
County Court, was at the courthouse
for a short while yesterday, but heard
no cases. He viii to-day or tomorrow
return to Amelia, where he is trying
some cases in which the Judge of that
county is interested. lie was there
several days last week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

Owing to holiday Strause Brothers
Store will be closed on Wednesday,
September 2Sth. They will reopen on
Thursday, September 10Th, with one OF
the Largest Stocks of Blankets, Dress
Goods, Flannels, and Cloaks ever ex-
hibited in Richmond. Read their Adj
vertisement in Wednesdays issue and
visit them on Thursday. II will pay
Won.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
~. rnn., on YcsternnY,

The Dispatch of Sunday announced
that on Saturday the venerable ex'
Councilman w. S. Wood was run
AGAINST by a bicycle and quite badly
hnrt BE received an ugly cash
on the head, from which blood flowed
quite profusely. lie was quite weak
Yesterday, but was able TO be at his
Sore for a short while in the afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
rrnaianE EnilentIc Tif.

About 8 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
the city ambulance was called to the
corner Of Seventeenth and Grace streets
10 white man who had an epileptie
sIt. The physician in charge rendered
the necessary attention aud the unfor-
tunate was left with his friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
TaI wKArEEx IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY was
clear and cool.
range Of Theruomeler Yesterday:
EomOVIng Serious Obstruction
Gently

pyur miic and giant powder might answer
admirably 20 remove Instructions from Hon
Caio in East rtvcr. New YORK, but explosive
measures lu medication are ever attended
v.fh disastrous consequences. For Instance,
ilc towels ranuof DO violently frcnche1 with
flfeiv, nor g. there tho elchfcst necessity for
so aomC. ON ihc contrary, 10 I, most unwise.
Nnig hut The purliind adhcrents q anti.
cuatcd theories iu medicine advise or sano-
UCu such course. 10 veal en- the iniosines-
o. effect ot drastic pcrra ion-is % cOmprO-
o. &C. dhe health ~ tno entire system. With
O.ffftcr's stomach BNscrs on tho Othcr
lrIG. thC bowels are rolIxe1. not by con-
vu.iou ~ nature appr0Ximnung 20 an erup.
fUu of W. Fopocatnpot. but gradually, bene-
flially, without wrcurhiug or drenchiDg. The
1.re- ana stomach, ~ well as tho bowels, are
tcucd and benefited by it
sc 2!-ThfW). .Sa&Tu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
The uan.,.. Case.

The September grand jury failed to
End true bin against w. w. Hopkins,
charged with shooting last month at
some boys in his vineyard; but he was
recognized to appear to answer an in
dictment which will be found against
him next month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

Last night an application from
George Ward, United States contract
or. was read before the Committee on
James River Improvement, proposing
to rent tug and certain machinery be-
longing to the city. The matter was
referred to subcommittee composed
of Messrs. l.. ID. Crenshaw, George
BRYAN. and Captain George w. Allen,
,y;tb poxver 20 act.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
.wim You Vote al the Primary ~

Canyassers. from the Democratic
ward clubs are going from door to door
asking this question. Generally speak
ing, the people promise to come out
and vote.
The object Of tbs movement is to
enlist the interest Of the public in the
primary and secure such a turnout rs
viii guarantee for the nominees pop
uler support that will insure their elec-
ton.
A big primary will mean big VIC
tory in November.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

On Wednesday, September 2Sth,
Strause Brothers Great Main-Street
Bazaar will be closed on account OF
holiday; will reopen on Thursday
Morning, when they will make Reduc-
tions in Every Department. Your in
terest will he consulted by visiting
their establishment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

Strause Brothers. 1909 Main Street,
will be closed on Wednesday, Septem-
Der 29th. The great bargains will loo
continued on Thursday and during tho
entire week. Read their ADVERTISE
mont in Dispdtch OF Wednesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
Tne P,,e.Drfyer.

The Committee on James River I'm
movement last night appropriated out
of its funds sum not to exceed $500 to
repair the city's pile-driyer. This was
done at the request of Mr.. c. Z. i.
Rnrgyyn, who said the driver was
needed in Che river, but could not be
,,sed in IFS present condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

According TO the Washington STA
msrrIage-licenses were issued 10 the fol
loving parties in that city yesterday
Charles McGlinn and Maria Jackson,
Joseph p. Ford and Mary e. Wilson
and Emerson II. Harris and Mary T.
Jennings all Of Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
The Great Main.strcct Baxaar

No. l409 Main street, will he closed on
Wednesday, September 2Sth, aud re-
open Thursday. Those who defer pur-
chasing their dry goods until then will
not regret it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
AUcrrox s.Lrs ro.DAY.

MANNING c. STAPLES & CO.. 5 p. ". trns.
tees sale Of l0t 0f land and three houses
thereon on the Nine. Mile road.
JAS. MACDOUGALI, 10 4. NJ, clothing. gen.
uemcn's furnishing goods, hats, &C., az
store No. 1857 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

Governor Lee yesterday appointed
Thomas Perry flour inspector OF Alsx'
apdria for one year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
rNHE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
4 OF THE NURSERY.
The following Is an extra from letter writ
ten 10 the German Rcformed Messenger, az Cham
borsburgh, Penn:
A BENEFACTREss.

A BENEFACTREsS.
Just open the door for her, and Mrs Winslow
will prove the American Florence Nightingale
of the Nursery. or this we are - sure that we
will teach our "Susy" TO say, "a bIesSng on
Mrs. Nlnslow" for helping her TO survive and
escape the gripping, coiicking, and toething
siege. MRS. W1NsLOW's SOOTHING SYRUP
relieves the child from pain and cures dys-
entery and diarrhna. Il softens tho gums, re-
duccs Inflammation, cures wiu'i-colic, and car
ries the infant safely through tho teething po-
ricd. /, poforns precisely what Il processes TO
perforrn, every part Of it-no.hing less. Wo
have never seen Nrs. Wlnslow know her only
through the preparation Of her soothing
Syrup for Children Teethlpg." II we hai tho
power We would make her, as she Is, physical
sayiOlr 10 the infant race. Sold by all drug
gisis. 25 cents bottle. 80 27-eodlw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
No Qusruu..

The Committee on Grounds and
Buildings failed to get a quorum las.
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

Beautiful Pansies and the USE of
PLANTS for decorations FREE. NJ. Il.
Catlin, eco east Broad street. Tor ask
II. w. Ivey, $40 east Main street.)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

Name a. thccompnuy iu fIil-THE STAUNTOS
LIB ASSOCIATION or VIRGINIA.
U,moOr principal C1ico Of sail company
SrfT TNTUN. VA.
character of the company. whether life, a. J.
f.ut catuulty. city cooperative a-7otiauop'
lr.fl,flOol, livestock, OF any other a.spcia-
toI. lnsurirg lfe-liFE.
President General JOuS ECH0is.
Nlte-Ire-iigut-DA DAVIS 4. kANsLt.
S.-retal1-U. N. NCiLUANY.
Tr-u-urcr-M. J.. tUEhH0VsEN.
Irfauiged aui incO. pOrated-NAECU ?, l'e3.
commenced busiuoss-APiIL ID, lS'j.
Name of the general agent ia Nirgmin-Cal-
tain T. 4. MORTON.
Fc-'acrce ~ he general agent In Virginia
STAINION. VA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
LATE WEATHER REPORT.
lRr telerrarh 20 the plspaieh.l

- WASHINGTON. September s7-i 4.
Nor virginia and North Carolina.
PAIN warmer. rain, fresh 20 brisk south
cosieriy winds. followed during We'd
ncsdey by colder, clearing weather,
nCrihWesterty WINDS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

led BT AUTHORITY oF Tub AUDITOR OP
f.. tCCOrNTs FOR TIE srAT6 or NlEGINiAJ
tNNCAL STATEMENT FOR THE
"A FISCAL YEAR ENDING TIE 3lsr DAY
G.. IFCLMHfK. ls>i. OF TIE ACTUAL
ttNIiIION CF IltE S1hUNioN LIVE As.
4NIlCN or VIRGINIA. ORGANlLED UN-
I.. TIl LAWS or THE STATE or NlE-
CI>IN. MADE 40 THE AUDITOR OFPD HLIC
t,tDI' NT~ FOR Tile CuMNONNEALiH or
lrfGINIA PURSUANT 10 THE ACT tF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULATING IdL
.fIDII> OF INSURANCE. COMPANIES, AP-
PROVED ILBhUANl o.. l,ts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27
FINANCE CoNx,rrrs,
TINHFTE NVHNI = },
r. Z. LgE cAsP, No. !, G. v. :

IT, r Lkt tAHfs ~. Il =. ". 2
RICHMOND, Va, September 25 iSs7.
rl'HE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE
Il having been appointed 20 raise tho nsces-
saTy funds 30 cefray tho expenses OF the ceie-
bration of the Iaying Of the corDer-sfcne 0f tho
equestrian statue of General Robert +. Lee. on
the Nth Of October next. respectfully urge tho
publf.aplrited citizens II Richmond 10 LlBE-
RALLY SUBSCRIBE when cal.ed on by either
Of tie suk.commlttees which have beea ap-
poipted 20 make collections, 0nd II any QUO
anould Do overlooked 10 promptly forward his
or her subscription 10 either member ot tne
Finance Committee or % the state Baak of Viz
ginia. II. L. BLANkESeIiP.
Chairman,
JOHN s ELLETr,
Treasurer,
~ SMITH REDFoRD.
Secretary,
l. L. BASS
4. II. ELLkfr.
GEORGE A. AfNsLlE.
JOHN MAXWELL.
&c s7-lw JOSEPH c. DIcKERS0S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

O. Lord. Who has said to Thy disci-
pies: Into whatever household you
enter, salute it, saying, Peace to this
housohold-lct that peace, we beseech
Thee, descend upon this house destined
for the education of youth, aud let 1t
also descend upon all those who dwell
teachers 0S well as pupils-and
dejen 70 hberate them and keep them
from all infrmities. Give TO its teach
ers the Gift of knowledge, wisdom, and
the fear Of Thy holy fear. Fill its pu-
pills with Thy grace, so that what they
learn they may retain IN their heart
and put in practice, and let Thy holy
name be honored in all things. There
fore al our beginning, bless and sanctl-
fy this school, and. let Thy angels OF
LIGHT dwell between its walls and let
item guard those who dwell IN it
teachers rs well as pupils-all through
the merits Of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Visit, we beseech Thee, Oh Lord, this
school aud keep far from it all the
snares Of the evil spirit and let Thy
holy aneels dwell in it, guarding its
teachers and pupils, and may Thy
blessing rest upon this school and all
teachers and pupils dwelling therein,
and nav the seyenfold gifts of the
Holy Ghost descend upon them.
Through the merits OF Jesus Christ,
our I ord. Amen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-27

At sle end Of the prayers the pro-
ceesion moved down stairs into every
class room, the Abbott sprinkling the
whole building with holy water. The
nrocession having returned to the hall
the Abbot gave the solemn blessing,
after which he addressed the congrega-
tion present, first in English and then
in German.
TIE ADDRESS.
He said: You have just witnessed,
nv dear friends, the solemn dedication
of a Catholic school. Next to the
Church there is no place nearer or
dearer 90 the Catholic heart than the
school. where the youth is taught not
only how 10 read and write, but also 70
know. 10 love, aud 10 serve his Creator.
Tbe child is taught twofold duties TO
prepare himself Tor Heaven and 70 llva y,
4 good Life in this world. Our Lofu